California Cadet Corps

The California Cadet Corps (CACC) is a state program authorized by laws enacted by the State Legislature and conducted by the California State Military Department (California National Guard) in cooperation with the educational institutions. The CACC was founded on 5 April 1911 and is the oldest school based youth leadership development program of its kinds in the United States and is part of the Youth and Community Programs Task Force of the California National Guard. Currently in more than 60 elementary, middle, and high schools across the state, the California Cadet Corps serves 6,000 cadets annually.

a.MISSION. The mission of the CACC is “to provide California schools and students with the a quality educational and leadership development program that prepares students for success in college and the work force.”

b.GOALS. The Goals of the CACC are outlined in the tenets of the Cadet Code (spelling out the mnemonic device LEADERSHIP) which encourage:

Loyalty – to self, others, and civic and government institutions.

Education – The success of all cadets in the academic endeavors, including staying in school and pursuing higher education.